A tropical disturbance is expected to bring increased chances of heavy rain and gusty winds to the Southeast coast, wiht potential impacts continuing through the end of July.
The disturbance, currently located off the coast of Florida, is forecast to move into the Gulf of mexico and could bring significant weather to the region. While the exact track and intensity remain uncertain, forecasters are monitoring its growth closely.
A medium risk of rip currents is anticipated along the Florida Panhandle, specifically from Destin to port St. Joe. Additionally, the Atlantic coast of Florida, from Daytona Beach southward through Melbourne and West Palm Beach, will also experience a medium risk of rip currents during the final weekend of July.
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Residents in parts of the South Carolina Low Country have already experienced flooding. Higher tides combined with heavy rainfall have led to flooded streets in areas around Charleston. On Monday, Charleston received just over an inch of rain, resulting in reports of flooded roadways due to poor drainage. Minor saltwater flooding was also observed around Charleston Harbor on Tuesday, with these impacts expected to persist until the weather system moves out of the Gulf.
